Echinopsis chamaecereus growing cactus of the genus Echinopsis also known as Peanut Cactus or Chamaecereus silvestrii, Echinopsis chamaecereus perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover drought tolerant plant, can grow in desert, mediterranean, subtropics, temperate climate.
Stems color green with yellow spines, the stems when little there erect when they grow it start to weep.
Flower color red to orange and grow in the middle of the stems
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Requirements for growing Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Drained soil, more than -3C
What is the best way to start growing Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction in Echinopsis chamaecereus?
No, but easier
Difficulties/Problems with growing Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Spiny plant
When is the best time to plant a Echinopsis chamaecereus tree plant:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases in Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Snails
When is the best time to prune a Echinopsis chamaecereus plant?
All year
How to prune a Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Dead stem part and flowers
What is the size of a Echinopsis chamaecereus plant?
10-25 cm
Growth speed in Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Slow growing
Echinopsis chamaecereus Irrigation Water Management:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Echinopsis chamaecereus:
Full Sun
It is possible to grow Echinopsis chamaecereus indoor?
No
Growing Echinopsis chamaecereus is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Echinopsis chamaecereus bloom?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Red to orange flowers, the flower and grow in the middle of the stems
